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Tyson Fury could RETIRE after losing to Oleksandr Usyk, as Anthony Joshua eyes up all-British showdown and Moses Itauma's stock continues to rise...

so what is next for heavyweight boxing? Tyson Fury was aiming to exact revenge against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh But the Gypsy King was outpointed for the second time in seven months Here, Mail Sport looks at how the heavyweight title fight affected the division By JAMES COHEN Published: 15:00 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 15:00 EST, 23 December 2024 e-mail 93 shares 3 View comments Though not many will believe it, there's a good chance that Tyson Fury hangs up his gloves after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk . In a thrilling contest where neither man refused to give an inch, it was Usyk who finished the stronger, just as he did seven months ago, to pick up a repeat victory. Usyk became undisputed champion by just a single point in May as he earned a split decision win, but this time it was more clear-cut as all three judges scored the bout 116-112 in his favour.



Fury promptly left the ring after the result was announced having clearly been disappointed that his efforts got very little recognition from the judges. Later, at the post-fight press conference, Fury was asked about his future in the sport and cryptically replied: 'You might see me fight again, you might not'. Here, Mail Sport takes a look at Tyson Fury 's future within the sport and the future of the heavyweight division in general.

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